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Q: Hello,
In my portfolio's "catch all" services segment (12.6% weight), I hold ATD, BYD, CGX, DOL, KBL, and THI; I think that they are all good but if I were to shed one of them, which would you suggest?
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on February 22, 2014
Q: I bought i-shares Silver Trust SLV:NYSE at the end of 2012 on a "timing the market/cyclical pricing play" and subsequently watched the shares sink. They have recovered some ground recently, but is there a better option to play the expected increase in silver prices? Is there a stock that pays a dividend and still has as much chance of growth as SLV, or should I just stick with it?
Read Answer Asked by John on February 22, 2014
Q: TGZ reported a loss instead of last year's profit. Would you sell here?
Read Answer Asked by hal on February 22, 2014
Q: hello could you please explain what tkm just announced about shelf Prospectus and Registration Statement
thanks
Read Answer Asked by dave on February 22, 2014
Q: Hi team,
When a stock opens up in the morning down over 10% because a refinancing share issue, is it a good time to buy?
How would I avoid buying a stock just before share refinancing?
When placing a buy order, how long should you closely watch the movement of a stock before buying it? I've seen stocks up during the day approximately 3-4%, and give back all their gains when the market closes. If you buy early and this happens, are you out of luck?

Thanks,
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 22, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,
Over the past few months I have been working on restructuring my RRSP . I have room to to purchase 3 more stocks/ ETF's after sellling the weeds. I would please like some suggestions on what else to add for diversity and growth. I am 40 years old so stocks can be held long term. My current holdings are:
CNQ, HSE, IFC, MFC, CM, TD, MDA, SJ, BYD.UN, T, CGX, and CSU, DHX, PG (procter and Gamble) and DEO
I am open to any other feedback or suggestions.
Thank you for all your help,
Kerri
Read Answer Asked by KERRI on February 22, 2014
Q: Hello 5i Staff.
My question is: I wish to offset an amount I plan to borrow, $15,000 at 4% fixed for 4 yrs, rather than unduly deplete my TFSA or RRIF (I am retired). I would like to have a couple of stocks i.e. a $15,000 purchase, to be reasonably certain of garnering a 4% income from the stock(s) with negligible risk to the capital. Slight growth would of course be a bonus. Can you suggest 2 to 3 stocks you would deem most suitable in these circumstances. Thank you for all your excellent work.
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on February 22, 2014
Q: Hi 5i team,

Thank you very much for the new report entitled "5 from 5i". I especially liked the link to an article in Aswath Damodaran's blog entitled "Facebook Purchase of WhatApp". I've always wondered why some companies can report little in the way of earnings and yet command very high share prices. I've often been told that it was because of their very fast growth rate, but this article provides another very plausible explanation and will guide me when trying to interpret the potential of "hot" but unprofitable stocks. Thanks for adding the new feature on your website.
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 22, 2014
Q: Hello wonderful 5i team,

I would appreciate your input on Athabasca Oil (ATH). It had a nice spike today in price. Did they settle with the First Nations on the Dover project? Do you think thre company still has some up potential and would it be better to hold on and ride the momentum? This stock represents 5% of my portfolio. Originally purchased at $6.40. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by CYNTHIA on February 21, 2014
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on the new BMO ETF, ZWH
Thanks (High div covered call)
Read Answer Asked by Behrouz on February 21, 2014
Q: Age 75 years.Looking for a strategy and investments for my RIF in this low interest rate environment.Advice would be most welcome.Thanks for your consideration.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on February 21, 2014
Q: Do you have an opinion on ONVO a 3D printing biotech?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on February 21, 2014
Q: What is your opinion of holding a senior floating rate loan ETF like BKL (or BKLN in U.S.)as part of the fixed income portion of a portfolio? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on February 21, 2014
Q: Could I pls. have the consensus estimates for DND's Q4 revenue and eps?
Read Answer Asked by sandy on February 21, 2014
Q: Which do you prefer XIU or ZCN and why? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 21, 2014
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